O'Brien Foundation
Accepts applications
O'Brien Foundation is a private foundation in Refugio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,750 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,625 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,750
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,625
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$526,973
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,800 | 15 | $495,994 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 13 | $517,533 |
| 2025 | $25,750 | 14 | $526,973 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Richard O'Brien PO Box 1052, Refugio, TX 78377 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 526-2715 |
| What to submit | Detail of request |
| Deadlines | December 1 of each year |
What O'Brien Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $25,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victory Cathedral | Mission support | $4,000 |
| Beeville Fire Department | Equipment | $2,500 |
| Refugio Fire Department | Equipment | $2,500 |
| Berclair Fire Department | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Refuge Church | Church building fund | $2,000 |
| Refugio Isd Education Foundation | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Clothing & food for needy | $1,625 |
| Goliad County Outreach | Operating support | $1,625 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital | Equipment | $1,500 |
| Hospice of South Texas | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Halo Flight | Rescue unit | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Mission support | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Housing for patient families | $1,000 |
| South Texas Children's Home | Operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Richard O'Brien
- Janey Harkins Hiller
- Bridget O'Brien Gayle
Questions people ask
Does O'Brien Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1 of each year.
How much does O'Brien Foundation give?
$25,750 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,625.
Who runs O'Brien Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Richard O'Brien (President), Janey Harkins Hiller (VP) and Bridget O'Brien Gayle (S/T).
What does O'Brien Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and health.